Techigar

Moodi from DuRoBo is a Bluetooth-enabled two-button remote for turning pages, skipping tracks, and scrolling when you have your e-reader or tablet propped up in front of you. It’s a hands-free solution to small tasks. Imagine you’re laying bed, or relaxed in the tub, your e-reader is propped up some feet away allowing you to read — the text obviously big enough to see. There’s one big problem with this setup. Eventually, you’ll have to lean forward to interact with the device and turn the page.

The Capsule dishwasher from Loch Electronics is small enough to place on a counter, won’t take up much extra space, and helps you quickly and effectively clean up to 35 items at a time. As a homeowner of a decently-sized single-family home, I find it’s easy to take for granted some of the things we’re afforded. One of those is extra space for belongings and gear.

The Fresco Automatic Vacuum Sealer is exactly as the name suggests, an automated food preservation system that begins sealing up the bags you load without manual activations or pressing required. It makes long-term food prep and storage easy. I don’t know if you’ve ever vacuum-sealed food before to preserve or store it, but it’s a very hands-on experience, at least traditionally.

The Zerowriter Fold is a new contender in the portable, distraction-free writing device market with its e-ink word processor designed exclusively for writers everywhere. No distractions. No procrastination. And there are no subscriptions — you pay once and own it forever. As a writer, I’m always drawn to distraction-free devices built with a purpose. They help remove all those whispering and nagging events, notifications, and apps that help to keep you endlessly sidetracked.

Bluetooth speakers are a dime a dozen. There are a ton of options out there, some with great sound, others with great battery life, and more than a few with a host of additional features, like smart lighting, party modes, and beyond. It also means as consumers we have a ton of choices when shopping and that’s never a bad thing. But that poses a challenge, there’s a lot to wade through to find the one. The single, resolute model that sings to our base desires.

The Switchbot Kata Friends are two cute, cuddly companion bots for your family that learn and grow with you. They have onboard AI, work offline, and react to gestures, voice commands, and more. They don’t come cheap, though. If you’re in the market for a family friendly robot that has a lot to offer, the options are growing. We may soon see the day where our rote house chores are completed by machines. I mean a lot more than sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming, of course.

The Pebblebee Halo is a small, simple personal safety tool with a light, real-time location tracker, siren, and more. It’s easy to use, effective, and there when you need it most. You’re walking down the sidewalk late at night and suddenly you sense danger. You need to call for help, and fast. Fumbling with your phone might not be the right choice. When did everything get so high tech and crammed with absolute nonsense? What happened to simple devices that were good at one thing?

The Jabees Peace Duo is a unique under pillow speaker that uses bone conduction technology to deliver soothing sounds, music, or audio while you doze off to sleep. Are you the kind of person that loves to leave their TV on for background noise while they sleep? What about some ambient noise played through your phone or a smart speaker? You might want to check this next product out, called the Jabees Peace Duo.

As a tech reviewer, I get to see some neat stuff. It’s no secret brands are willing to send you products to review in lieu of coverage. It’s not necessarily to gain favorable press. Instead, they want exposure and, hopefully, to garner attention, positive or negative. Having spent my time writing for several outlets, I’ve had my fair share of opportunities to review products. At one time, I was often promised the chance to review a robotic pool vacuum.

The GoChess Wizard series is a smart chessboard set, like the original GoChess, except with a licensed Harry Potter theme. It’s designed after the chess scene in the original Harry Potter The Philosopher’s Stone, featuring Ron, Hermione and Harry. I’ve covered the impressive GoChess smart chessboard system before. It’s pretty damn cool and adds a unique spin to the age-old game of chess with online support.